14-08-2025
Another blow for struggling car brand as it's forced to recall 14,000 motors over ‘confusing headlight malfunction'
A STRUGGLING car brand is facing yet another blow as it was forced to recall 14,000 vehicles.
The recall concerns a headlight malfunction which could cause confusion for oncoming drivers.
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The recall
As a result, Nissan has recalled 13,719 of the faulty cars.
It affects its 2025 Frontier model - a midsize pickup truck.
New regulations mean that modern cars have to run the front lights even during the daytime.
However, a software issue has left the Nissan trucks with its two front lights dimmed.
The company told The Daily Mail that the lights become dim when the start-stop function occurs, usually at a red light or in traffic.
It led to concern that it might confuse oncoming drivers or pedestrians, "increasing the risk of a crash".
What you need to do?
Thankfully the recall has a relatively easy fix.
Drivers just need to bring their car into a dealership where they will receive a free computer update.
A notice will be issued to customers in the post in mid-September.
Sales of the car have slowed this year, with a 23 per cent decline from last year's reports.
Nissan's ongoing problems
Nissan has been facing a number of ongoing issues, with concerns that the brand could collapse.
With a $4.5 billion net loss over the last financial year, and around $4.8 billion debt, the motor company has been desperately looking for solutions.
A potential merger with Honda earlier this year fell through.
As part of a restructuring plan, a number of its production plants are set to close, potentially affecting thousands of employees.
Amidst the financial issues, the company has also issued six recalls this year alone.
Over 440,000 cars were recalled in the US over concerns of engine failure.
A manufacturing defect could increase the likelihood of engine damage or failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall includes the 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50 and 2022 Infiniti QX55.
All vehicles have either a three-cylinder, 1.5 litre or four-cylinder, two litre variable compression turbo engine.
Drivers could take their cars into a dealership for inspection and repair if needed.
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